Minimum temperatures rise across Punjab, Haryana

People reeling under cold conditions in Punjab and Haryana for past several days got the much-needed respite on Saturday as minimum temperature rose between 2-7 notches above normal in both the States.

The minimum at Chandigarh rose by over four degrees since Friday and six above normal to settle at 13ºC, the MeT office said here.

Among other places in Punjab, Ludhiana and Patiala recorded respective minimums of 13.4ºC and 13.6ºC, up by six and seven notches.